All articles tagged with #international waters
An unidentified attacker hit a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman; the crew is safe and there is no environmental damage reported. While no group claimed responsibility, Iran is suspected given its threats over transit rules and potential fees for passage through the strait. Authorities warn of mines and a naval presence as traffic through the strategic route expands and more ships move in and out of the Gulf.
Plans are revived for the Freedom Ship, a nuclear-powered, self-contained mobile city at sea designed to house about 80,000 people (50,000 residents, 10,000 tourists, 20,000 crew) with urban amenities like schools, shops, a stadium, museums, and a tram system. The vessel would operate in international waters, reportedly circling the globe every 2–3 years, and is estimated to cost around $16.16 billion, with first residents potentially moving on before construction is finished as funding remains sought.
Israel said it seized control of more than 20 boats carrying about 175 activists and intercepted 22 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete as part of enforcing Gaza’s maritime blockade; 36 vessels remain at sea. Flotilla organizers denounced the action as a violent raid in international waters, while Greece and Italy prepared to coordinate transfers of detainees and international reactions from Turkey, the UN and others highlighted humanitarian concerns amid the Gaza crisis.
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, surrounding seven of 58 vessels near Crete with armed boarding teams and radio jamming in international waters, prompting claims by organizers of illegal detention while Israel says it is enforcing the blockade. The flotilla’s backers call on governments to protect civilians amid a conflict that has devastated Gaza, with casualties reported to exceed 72,000.
The US Southern Command says it attacked a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men it alleges were involved in drug trafficking, but no evidence was provided. The operation is part of a broader campaign the article says has killed at least 148 people across 43 attacks since September, prompting criticism from Latin American leaders, legal experts and human-rights advocates who question its legality and accuse the strikes of extrajudicial killings in international waters.
Senator Mark Kelly questioned the legality of the US military's deployment around Venezuela, criticizing the administration's unclear justification and warning against potential conflict, amid ongoing strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats.
The U.S. has detained at least two survivors from a military strike on a Venezuelan cartel boat in the Caribbean, marking the fifth such operation by the Trump administration, amid concerns over transparency and ongoing U.S. actions in Venezuela.
The U.S. military conducted a strike against a Venezuelan drug cartel boat in the Caribbean, marking the first time survivors were found in such operations, which are part of ongoing efforts against drug trafficking linked to Venezuelan cartels, amid concerns over transparency and broader U.S. actions in Venezuela.
A flotilla aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters, with tensions escalating as activists and governments urge peaceful resolution and adherence to international law.
The Israeli military intercepted and boarded several aid ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza, asserting they were in violation of a naval blockade, while organizers vowed to continue their mission to deliver aid despite the risks and international concerns.
Donald Trump announced that the US military conducted a strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel in international waters, killing three men, citing national security concerns.
The US military conducted a second strike in international waters near South America, killing three individuals believed to be involved in drug trafficking from Venezuela, amid rising tensions with Venezuela and ongoing US efforts against drug cartels. The legality and specifics of the strikes are under scrutiny, with some officials questioning the evidence and justification.
President Trump announced a second U.S. military strike against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers in international waters, claiming it killed three terrorists and was part of ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling linked to Venezuela amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Venezuela condemned a US strike on a suspected drug boat that killed 11 people, warning that 'everything's fair game' and accusing the US of escalating tensions and destabilizing actions in the region, amid military mobilizations and jet flyovers.
Two Venezuelan military aircraft flew near a US Navy vessel in international waters, an act described as highly provocative by the US Department of Defense, amid escalating tensions between Venezuela and the US over military and anti-drug operations in the region.